Global Engineering Placement

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About Cummins

At Cummins Power Generation we recognise that having experience of the working world during your university degree provides a key insight to the practical application of your learning. We run an exciting 12 month placement where you are given an opportunity to work in a role and on real projects, making a difference in both your team and the company as a whole.

Reporting to the relevant engineering project leader, this role has responsibility for the delivery of engineering tasks and assignments whilst working in the different engineering teams (potentially on a rotational basis) within the Kent Technical Centre. In this role you will apply knowledge of engineering principles and practices in a wide variety of projects to research, design, develop, analyse and release products and subsystems through the product life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, research and analyse genset power systems and components.
• Support research and application of alternative generation, waste energy recovery and efficiency improvement technologies to the diesel/gas electricity generating set with a view to improving overall efficiency.
• Use of engineering tools to analyse engineering problems to identify potential design solutions to resolve internal and external ‘customer’ issues.
• Assist in creating design specifications considering application, cost, weight, performance, product life, manufacture, assembly and service requirements.
• Develop and release design solutions in line with Cummins and global design standards/procedures.
• Verify design using analysis and/or functional testing, interpret results, drive decisions and assess risk.
• Apply engineering and/or scientific skills and continue to develop experience in creating engineering solutions.
• Participate in design reviews and safety reviews.
• Collaborate with other functions (such as Operations, Marketing) to ensure stakeholders requirements are met throughout the design and development process.

Training Provided

• A comprehensive induction programme as well as role specific training.
• Individual training to suit particular business skills required by the business or identified by the candidate.

Skills and Experience Required

• Studying for a Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering discipline
• Good understanding of design principles for mechanical/electrical products or systems.
• User level knowledge of relevant engineering software systems.
• Knowledge of Engineering design standards and processes.
• Awareness of power generation technologies, engine sub-systems or other related technologies.
• Interest in renewable energy, energy storage/recovery and alternative fuels (preferred but not essential).
• Ability to work under own initiative with minimal supervision.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Flexible and proactive attitude with a desire to learn and take on responsibility.

To be eligible for our 12 Month work placement you must be a university student who has a placement year option as part of their degree programme. You will spend a year in a specific department to gain real experience in your subject area. You are supported by formal and informal training, and work on projects that add true value to the business. The placement scheme is a great place to start a career with Cummins you will experience not only the skills and work aspect, the culture and core values of the business.

Application deadline: Sunday 30th November